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    Safety Instr uctions . . . . . .2–7 Operating Instr uctions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .14 Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .27 Sur face Cooking . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Upper Oven . . . . .10–26, 28, 29 Baking and Roasting . . . . . .12 Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .13 Convection . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do not tr y to [...]

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    Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 3 ge.com W ARNING! Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary . ■ Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer , in accordance with the Installat[...]

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    ■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation. ■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite. ■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified ser vice technician or inst[...]

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    Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 5 ge.com SURF ACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. T o avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the f[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ The purpose of the warming drawer and W ARM ZONE setting of the lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at ser ving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer or the W ARM ZONE setting of the lower oven drawer . ■[...]

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    READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 7 ge.com ■ Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cook[...]

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    8 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Make sure all the sur face burners are placed in their respective positions. Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position. Y ou will hear a little clicking noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner . T urn th[...]

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    9 In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure, you can light the gas sur face burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner , then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way . Sur face burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to [...]

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    Operating Instructions 10 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features (on some models) SELF CLEAN Pad T ouch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using[...]

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    Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 11 Using the upper oven. ge.com T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports (A through [...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 12 How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Y our oven is not designed for open-door cooking. T ouch the BAKE pad. T ouch the number pads to set the desired temperature. T ouch the ST ART pad. The word ON and 100° will be displayed.[...]

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    Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 13 ge.com Broiling Guide Quantity and/ Shelf* First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer . (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 [...]

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    Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display , you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. T o reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad. Enter the correct time of day by touching the appropriate number pads. T ouch the ST ART pad. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Suppor[...]

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    Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the timed baking and roasting features (upper oven only). ge.com NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room te[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 For many foods, especially roasts and poultry , internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provi[...]

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    Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 17 Probe Using the convection oven. (on some models) ge.com The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. T o help you understand the diffe[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 18 Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not tou[...]

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    19 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ge.com How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperatur[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 20 Using the convection oven. (on some models) Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven T emp. Internal T emp. Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Rare † 20 – 24 325 ° F 140 ° F Medium 24 – 28 325 ° F 160 ° F Well 28 – 32 325 ° F 170[...]

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    Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Y ou will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to [...]

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    22 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Y our new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day . T[...]

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    23 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips ge.com 12-Hour , 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Y our control is set to use a 12-hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24-hour military time clock or black out the clock display , follow the steps below . T ouch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pa[...]

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    24 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only . It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking[...]

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    25 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips How to Exit the Sabbath Feature T ouch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display . Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads[...]

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    26 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yoursel[...]

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    27 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the lower oven drawer . (on some models) ge.com T o Use the Lower Oven Drawer Push in and turn the lower oven drawer knob to any desired setting. Allow the lower oven drawer to preheat. ■ The ON signal light is located on the uppe[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 28 The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. Re[...]

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    29 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . T ouch the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the number pads, enter th[...]

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    Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury . Operating Instructions[...]

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    Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 31 Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Lift off when cool. W ash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . Y ou may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Burner heads The slits in the burner h[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 32 Burner Grates Y our range has three professional-style double grates. These grates are position- specific. For maximum stability , these grates should only be used in their proper position; they cannot be interchanged left to right or fro[...]

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    Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONL Y use CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. T o maintain and protect the sur face of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with CERAMA BR YTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner . This helps protect the top and [...]

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    34 T urn off all sur face burners and, with an oven mitt, remove hot pans and grates. W earing an oven mitt: a. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop. b. Remove the spill with paper towels. Any remaining spillover should be left until the sur face of the cookt[...]

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    Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . T o remove the door , open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the hinge [...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 36 Removable Lower Oven Drawer Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place. However , the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed. Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean. T o remove the drawer: Pull the drawer straigh[...]

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    Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 37 Oven Air V ents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at[...]

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    Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks If your oven is equipped with nickel oven shelves, they should be removed from the oven before beginning the self-clean cycle. T o clean the nickel shelves, use an abrasive cleanser . After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. If the shelves ever become hard to slide, wipe the shelf [...]

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    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . Installation of this range must confor m with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A.54, latest edition. In Canada, installation must confor m with the cur rent Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the cur rent[...]

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    40 Installation Instructions W ARNING! INST ALLA TION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser vice or maintenance can cause injur y or proper ty damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional infor mation, consult a qualified installer , ser vice agency ,[...]

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    29 3 ⁄ 4 ” Depth with door closed (includes door handle) Depth varies depending on model. See specifications sheet for your model. 30” 36 1 ⁄ 4 ” ± 1⁄4” T o cabinets below cooktop and at the range back 30” 30” 3” Minimum 13” Minimum to wall on either side Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops Front edge of the range si[...]

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    42 Installation Instructions W ARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injur y could result. T o prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See Installing the Anti-T ip Device in this section.) T o check if the device is installed and engaged properly , carefully tip the range for ward. The Anti[...]

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    43 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUA TE GAS SUPPL Y 1 Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 ″ of water column on natural gas or , if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed. This range is convertible for use on natu[...]

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    44 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCA TIONS 9 ” 30 ” 2 ” 4 ” 4 ” 24 ” 13 ” 14 1 / 2 ” 2 1 / 2 ” 3 ” 6 1 / 2 ” Recommended area for 120V outlet on rear wall and area for through-the-wall connection of pipe stub and shut-off valve. Recommended area for through-the-floor connection of pipe stub and shut[...]

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    45 Installation Instructions RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. 1/ 2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe Adapter Gas shut-off valve Pressure regulator 45 ° Elbow Nipple Union 90 ° Elbow Black ir[...]

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    46 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3 Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extensio[...]

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    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT .) 3 B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently . Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer should have [...]

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    Installation Instructions CHECK IGNITION OF SURF ACE BURNERS 6 Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Electric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position. Y ou will hear a clicking sound indicating prop[...]

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    T o remove the oven bottom: A. Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of the oven bottom. B. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. C. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out. 49 Installation Instructions ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUT[...]

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    Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 10 A. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop over hang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets. B. Locate the outside edge of the device 2 1 ⁄ 8 ″ toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range. [...]

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    Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Before you call for service… ge.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Plug on range is not completely ?[...]

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    Operating Instructions 52 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control signals after Y ou forgot to enter a bake • T ouch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or entering cooking time temperature or cleaning t[...]

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    Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Upper oven light Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly inserted in [...]

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    54 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker . blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is in the • See the Special features of your oven cont[...]

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    55 Accessories. Looking For Something More? Y ou can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada), or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready . Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW A V AILABLE for yo[...]

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    56 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Notes.[...]

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    57 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ — comprehensive protection on all your appliances — No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed b[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing y[...]

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    Notes. 59 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips[...]

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    60 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Notes.[...]

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    61 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Notes.[...]

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    62 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, deliver y or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commerciall[...]

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    63 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 1.800.361.3400. ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, d[...]

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    Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite In the U.S.: ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner ’ s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “ As[...]